LIBERTYVILLE, IL — Libertyville Mayor Terry Weppler said a village employee "misunderstood directions" when he asked a business to remove a Black Lives Matter sign last week. In a statement on Friday, Weppler said the village employee had been asked to take down signs on a public property in the business district.

He then proceeded to go to one business where he asked the business to take down a sign in the business window, Weppler said.

"This was a mistake by the employee and I apologize and take full responsibility for his actions," Weppler said. "He misunderstood the direction he was given."

The Daily Herald is reporting the sign the employee asked the business to take down was a "Black Lives Matter" sign.